spelling words beginning at je, jewellery, jellyfish

Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with je... (Questions)

Explore KS3 spellings that begin with je-. Practise words such as jelly, jealous and jewel, spot patterns in endings and strengthen your spelling skills for writing and tests.

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Fascinating Fact:

Jelly, jellies and jellyfish all keep the jell- pattern. Remember to change y to i in jellies, j-e-l-l-i-e-s, not jellys.

In KS3 English spelling, students look closely at how letter patterns like je- and jell- appear in different words. Noticing shared spellings helps you link meanings, spot plurals and avoid common mistakes.

Key Terms

Consonant: A speech sound that is not a vowel, such as j, l or s, which often appears at the start or end of syllables.
Vowel: A, E, I, O or U. These letters shape the sound of a syllable and often change when words are made plural or extended.
Plural noun: A word that names more than one person, place or thing, often formed by changing the ending, such as adding -s or -ies.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What spelling rule changes jelly to jellies in KS3 English?

When a noun ends in a consonant plus y, like jelly, you usually change y to i and add -es to make the plural. That is why jelly becomes jellies in your spellings.

Which KS3 words beginning with je- are often tricky to spell?

Words such as jealous, jewellery, jeopardy and jellyfish can be tricky because of double letters and unusual vowel patterns. Saying each syllable clearly helps you remember the exact order of letters.

How can I practise je- spellings effectively for tests?

Make short spelling lists, group similar je- words together and write each one in a sentence. Test yourself after a break, then repeat on another day to fix the spellings in long-term memory.

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Afraid of losing something or someone; envious

[ ]	jealous
[ ]	jellious
[ ]	jellous
[ ]	jelious

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Relating to J------- religion or culture

[ ]	Jewesh
[ ]	Jewwish
[ ]	Juish
[ ]	Jewish

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A world religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle-East

[ ]	Judaeism
[ ]	Judeism
[ ]	Judaism
[ ]	Judism

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To provide an acceptable explanation for

[ ]	justefy
[ ]	justerfy
[ ]	justify
[ ]	justafy

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A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc

[ ]	keybourd
[ ]	keybaurd
[ ]	keyboard
[ ]	keybord

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An oven, furnace or a heated chamber, for the purpose of hardening, burning, or drying

[ ]	kilmn
[ ]	killn
[ ]	kiln
[ ]	kilnn

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The base unit of mass

[ ]	kilogramm
[ ]	kilogram
[ ]	killergram
[ ]	killogram

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A utensil or a tool designed for cutting

[ ]	knifee
[ ]	knyfe
[ ]	knife
[ ]	kniffe

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Plural form of knife

[ ]	knivees
[ ]	knyves
[ ]	kniffes
[ ]	knives

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Expertise and skills acquired by a person through experience or education

[ ]	knowlege
[ ]	knowledge
[ ]	knoledge
[ ]	knolledge

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Spelling Quiz - Words beginning with je... (Answers)

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Afraid of losing something or someone; envious

[x]	jealous
[ ]	jellious
[ ]	jellous
[ ]	jelious

The vowel sound of the first syllable is spelled -ea-

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Relating to J------- religion or culture

[ ]	Jewesh
[ ]	Jewwish
[ ]	Juish
[x]	Jewish

The first syllables of "Jewish" and "Judaism" are spelled rather differently

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A world religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle-East

[ ]	Judaeism
[ ]	Judeism
[x]	Judaism
[ ]	Judism

Remember the u of the first syllable

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To provide an acceptable explanation for

[ ]	justefy
[ ]	justerfy
[x]	justify
[ ]	justafy

Can you see the word "just" in "justify"?

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A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc

[ ]	keybourd
[ ]	keybaurd
[x]	keyboard
[ ]	keybord

This compound noun consists of "key" plus "board"

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An oven, furnace or a heated chamber, for the purpose of hardening, burning, or drying

[ ]	kilmn
[ ]	killn
[x]	kiln
[ ]	kilnn

The -ln- combination is not very common in English

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The base unit of mass

[ ]	kilogramm
[x]	kilogram
[ ]	killergram
[ ]	killogram

"Kilogram" is usually abbreviated to kg

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A utensil or a tool designed for cutting

[ ]	knifee
[ ]	knyfe
[x]	knife
[ ]	kniffe

The k of the letter combination -kn- was pronounced in older versions of English